49ers HC Kyle Shanahan walks through his scouting process ahead of the NFL Draft
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed his approach to scouting college prospects ahead of the NFL Draft, explaining that he begins reviewing tape in February after the college season ends. He relies heavily on input from general manager John Lynch and his personnel team, as well as highlight tapes compiled by position coaches, due to his focus on coaching during the NFL season. Shanahan emphasized the importance of film evaluation and the challenges of catching up on draft prospects within a limited timeframe.
- ▪Kyle Shanahan does not start watching college prospect tape until February each year.
- ▪Shanahan depends on highlight tapes created by position coaches to efficiently evaluate draft prospects.
- ▪General manager John Lynch and the scouting staff evaluate prospects throughout the year, updating their assessments after the Combine and Pro Days.
- ▪Shanahan prioritizes NFL game preparation during the college football season, which limits his ability to follow college players in real time.
- ▪The 49ers' draft process emphasizes film study, with limited changes to evaluations after postseason events like the Combine.
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